On Sundays, sometimes they go out to ________ a film; sometimes they just stay home and ________ television.

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Sometimes educators need to be reminded that their job is important and they are very much appreciated. Here are some movies that inspire us and make educators feel proud to be in the field of education where they really do have an impact.

The Miracle Worker

The ultimate teaching miracle, Anne Bancroft is awesome as Annie Sullivan who uses ‘tough love' to get through to the deaf and blind Helen Keller played by Patty Duke. Very few people can watch the famous ‘water' scene without experiencing a feeling of victory and relief. Excellent portrayal of the importance of perseverance. Both Bancroft and Duke won an Academy Award for their performances.

The Karate Kid

While not normally thought of as a ‘classroom' movie, The Karate Kid has much to say to teachers: Sometimes we have to have our students do things that they will not understand until much later; Basic skills are most important; Honor and integrity are central to character; Students need to see us beam with excitement over their achievements. A fun, nostalgic and inspiring movie to relish.

To Sir With Love

Produced in 1967, this film with Sidney Poitier as a novice teacher has a lot to teach us today. Poitier takes a teaching position in the rough part of London in order to pay his bills. Realizing that his students need to be taught important life lessons more than the curriculum he has been handed to teach them, he throws out the lesson plans and makes a real impact on their personal lives.

Mr. Holland's Opus

This memorable movie gives all teachers hope that they truly have an impact on their students. Richard Dreyfuss is wonderful as a musician/composer who must take a teaching job to support his family. In the end, Dreyfuss' character realizes that he has had as much if not more of an impact from his teaching ashe would have as a composer.

1.The four films above are specially intended for_______.

A．students          B．teachers          C．parents           D．managers

2.Which film tells us that students not only need to learn knowledge in the books but also knowledge in life?

A．Mr. Holland's Opus                      B．The Karate Kid

C．To Sir With Love                        D．The Miracle Worker

3.Which of the following statements is True according to the passage?

A．The actress who plays won a prize.

B．Richard Dreyfuss finally became a composer that he dreamt to be.

C．Helen Keller is the teacher of Annie Sullivan.

D．In the film “The Karate Kid” the teachers later have students do what they understand.

________ crossing the street, ________ the cars and be careful.

1. A.
   If, see to
2. B.
   While, watch out
3. C.
   While, watch out for
4. D.
   Before, watch

Thailand is a country with a long and rich history. It is also one of those countries which have many traditions which modern times fortunately have not affected. Thailand is famous for its unique culture. It is well worth noting that Thai culture handed down from one generation to the next.

Thai Classical Dance

The inspiring culture includes local music and wonderful Thai dances. The dances of course have something to do with its deep rooted Buddhist religion, fighting arts and beautiful clothing. Thai classical dance performances are generally performed by gracious(高雅的) Thai ladies wearing beautiful Thai local costumes. Most resort(旅游胜地) areas and many hotels frequently offer these Thai culture dance shows for foreign visitors.

Thai Greeting

The Thai unique gesture of greeting another person, the wai, is especially one of the great aspects of Thai culture. The wai is when a person joins both hands to either head or chest level while bending their head slightly towards their hands. This way of greeting is especially done when a younger person greets an older person and it indicates a sign of respect to their elders. Employees would also wai their managers even if the manager would be younger than themselves.

Bangkok

Bangkok is the culture center of Thailand and has been the Thai capital since the end of the eighteenth century. Observing Thai culture in Bangkok can be great experience as the combination of modern times and traditions have created a kind of unique atmosphere. Bangkok offers a package of Thai culture which is shown by numerous beautiful Buddhist temples and many examples of modern Thai architecture.

Bangkok National Museum

Another location in Bangkok where one can enjoy and see Thai culture is at the famed Bangkok national museum, which offers tourists an opportunity to view national treasures and unique Thai art pieces with its culture feature dating back as early as the late sixteenth century.

1.Thai classical dance is related to __________.

A．living level and education                 B．ages and pretty clothing

C．the Thai’s customs                     D．the Thai’s belief

2.If you want to watch Thai culture dance shows you can go to_______.

A．anywhere in Thailand                    B．Thai resort areas or big hotels

C．Thai museums or big streets               D．Thai theaters or restaurants

3.In Thailand a worker uses the gesture the wai to greet _______.

A．his young boss                         B．a younger stranger

C．his younger colleagues                   D．his close friend

4.What make Thai culture in Bangkok so unique?

A, The long history and fine weather of Bangkok.

B. The mixture of the modern culture and traditions.

C. A number of beautiful Thai Buddhist temples

D. Many examples of modern Thai architecture.

There are many kinds of friends. Some are always   36  you, but don't understand you. Some say only a few words to you, but understand you. Many people will step in your life, but only   37   friends leave footprints (脚印).

I shall always recall (回忆) the autumn and the girl with the   38  . She will always bring back the friendship between us. I know she will always be my best friend.

It was the golden season. I could see the yellow leaves   39  on the cool   40  . In such a season, I liked walking alone in the leaves,   41  to the sound of them.

Autumn is a   42  season and life is uninteresting. The free days always get me   43  . But one day, the sound of a violin   44  into my ears like a stream (小溪) flowing in the mountains. I was so surprised that I jumped to see what it was. A young girl, standing in the wind, was   45  in playing her violin.

I had   46  seen her before. The music was so nice that I listened quietly. Lost in the music, I didn't know that I had been   47  there for so long but my existence (存在) did not seem to disturb her.

Leaves were still falling. Every day she played the violin in the corner of the building   48  I went downstairs to watch her performance. I was the only listener. The autumn seemed no longer lonely and life became   49  .    50  we didn't know each other, I thought we were already good friends. I believe she also loved me.

Autumn was nearly over. One day, when I was listening carefully, the sound suddenly   51  . To my astonishment (惊讶), the girl came over to me.

“You must like violin.” she said.

“Yes. And you play very well. Why did you stop?” I asked.

Suddenly, a   52  expression appeared on her face and I could feel something unusual.

“I came here to see my grandmother, but now I must leave. I once played very badly. It was your listening every day that   53  me.” she said.

“In fact, it was your playing   54  gave me a meaningful autumn,” I answered, “Let's be friends.”

The girl smiled, and so did I.

I never heard her play again in my life. I no longer went downstairs to listen like before. Only thick leaves were left behind. But I will always remember the fine figure (身影) of the girl. She is like a        55  —so short, so bright, like a shooting star giving off so much light that it makes the autumn beautiful.

1.                A．with           B．for            C．against   D．to

2.                A．good           B．true            C．new D．old

3.                A．sound          B．song           C．play D．violin

4.                A．shaking         B．hanging         C．falling    D．floating

5.                A．wind           B．snow           C．air   D．rain

6.                A．watching        B．listening        C．seeing    D．hearing

7.                A．lively           B．lovely          C．harvest   D．lonely

8.                A．up             B．off             C．down    D．over

9.                A．flowed         B．grew           C．entered D．ran

10.               A．lost            B．active          C．busy D．interested

11.               A．once           B．never          C．often D．usually

12.               A．waiting         B．stopping        C．standing   D．hearing

13.               A．because        B．so             C．when     D．but

14.               A．interesting      B．moving         C．encouraging    D．exciting

15.               A．But            B．However       C．Even D．Though

16.               A．stopped        B．began          C．gone D．changed

17.               A．happy          B．sad            C．strange    D．surprised

18.               A．surprised       B．excited         C．encouraged    D．interested

19.               A．that           B．which          C．it    D．who

20.               A．song           B．dream          C．fire   D．sister